Cant seem to connect to my database

[samister]

So i am trying to have a php script connect to the database thats set up through Infinity Free.

The php script is simple and looks like this:

<?php

error_reporting(0);

$db_name = "database_name";

$mysql_user = "username";

$mysql_pass = "userpass";

$server_name = "server_domain";

$con = mysqli_connect($db_name, $mysql_user, $mysql_pass, $server_name);

if(!$con){

echo '{"message":"Unable to connect to the database."}';

}

echo "Connected";

?>

But this just doesnt even connect to the database. and the info of username database name and such are all correct.

I am unsure what is wrong. or whether i just dont have access to my database or something else entirely.

I am new to the scene and but i am willing to learn. Any help is appreciated

[Ergastolator1]

The mysqli_connect function should be like this syntax:

$con = mysqli_connect($server_name, $mysql_user, $mysql_pass, $db_name);

and not whatever there is on your code. Also, the MySQL database host can be found on the “MySQL Databases” section of the Control Panel.

[samister]

Thank you and i understand i can check my database through the phpMyAdmin link in my dashboard.

but what i mean is that i have an app trying to send and receive data using the php scripts i put in my htdocs. i guess i just need to go over my php scripts to make sure they are set up right